What is RIC V Diocletian 299?

RIC V Diocletian 299 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 299.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 299?

RIC V Diocletian 299 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 299

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 299

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.63g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG

Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe or thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle holding wreath in its beak

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 299 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe or thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle holding wreath in its beak. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.63g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 299?: RIC V Diocletian 299 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 299.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 299?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe or thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle holding wreath in its beak with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 299?: RIC V Diocletian 299 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.